Meet Korduni, a four-year-old boy living in Tanzania. Korduni is a quiet boy who likes to sit aside and watch the other children play. Ever since he was involved in a fire accident while playing with his friends, "Korduni has been afraid of playing because he thinks that the same thing will happen again," explains our partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. Korduni’s parents keep livestock and every now and then they would collect all the dry cow dung in a pile and burn it, leaving a layer of white ash on the ground. While playing, one of his friends pushed him, causing Korduni's right foot to get burned. He developed severe burn scar contracture of the toes and because of this, his toes are pulling upward. This affects the way he walks and makes it difficult for Korduni to wear shoes. If not treated, Korduni’s gait cannot improve and as he grows older, he will experience increased pain on his foot. Korduni is a part of a polygamous family, which means that his parents are responsible of taking care of many people. Their small income is not enough to cover their daily expenses and the cost of Korduni's operation. His father states, "It was very unfortunate that our boy had a fire accident. If there is anything that can be done to restore the position of our son’s toes we’ll be very happy to see him able to wear shoes and walk the way he used to." For $550, Korduni will receive a single contracture release surgery which will allow him to wear shoes and help improve his gait. Let's help Korduni so he can play with his friends again and enjoy his childhood!

Rocio is a three-week-old baby girl, living with her parents and seven siblings in Guatemala. “This little baby girl is in danger of severe malnutrition if not helped out,” our medical partners at Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK) explain. “Mom is on the older side, and this was a tough pregnancy for her. Her milk production never started, and so she’s come to us looking for help.” Breast milk is important for the baby’s early development in terms of gaining weight and natural immunity. A milk formula can supply Rocio with the nutrition she needs, but her parents are unable to afford it. “We just want Rocio to get better soon, so that we can watch her grow and be healthy,” Rocio’s parents tell us. Our partners at WK expect that “with milk supplementation and close growth monitoring, Rocio will gain the weight she has lost and begin to improve.” It will take $1,220 to cover the costs to ensure that Rocio grows normally. Let's come together and help little Rocio get healthy!

Say hi to Susan, a 56-year-old woman from Kenya! According to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), “Susan is a mother of six. Her husband abandoned her and her children almost 10 years ago. Only one of her sons is employed while the rest are casual laborers. Susan depends on two cows and a small vegetable garden for her daily needs.” “Susan injured her hand while cutting grass for her two cows,” explains AMHF. She severed a tendon and now has severe nerve damage from the cut. Without treatment, she will permanently lose the use of her hand. For $1075, Susan will receive tendon and nerve repair so that she will be able to use her right hand and palm again. Susan says, “My daughter and her three children live with me and depend on my farm for their needs. I want to get well so that I can continue taking care of my cows.” Let’s help Susan regain her health and take care of her family!

Meet Dara, a bright 24-year-old man living in Cambodia. Dara is studying at the university level and when he is not in class or studying, he enjoys playing soccer. For the past 20 years, Dara has experienced chronic ear infections and discharge from his ear. This has reduced his sense of hearing in his left ear, severely impacting his studies. “With treatment, Dara will no longer discharge form his ear and hopefully his hearing will return,” share our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre. With your help, we can raise $399 to fund Dara’s treatment. Let’s join together to support this hard working student in reaching his goals!

Synthia is an outgoing and friendly five-year-old girl with a great sense of humor. She likes to make jokes, meet new friends, and draw. She lives with her parents and four siblings in Haiti. Synthia was born with a congenital heart disease that caused a hole in her heart to remain open, when it should have closed after birth. Her condition, called patent ductus arteriosus, allows blood to bypass her lungs and return to her body without receiving oxygen. As a result, Synthia is frequently out of breath and lethargic. Some days her condition even keeps her home from preschool. For $1,500, Synthia will receive the surgery she needs to correct her congenital defect. This surgery will allow Synthia's heart to pump blood normally so that she can hit all of her developmental milestones and finally have all of the energy she needs to be her bubbly self. Synthia says, "I am excited to have surgery so I don't have to keep visiting the doctors so much!"

Meet Fahari, an adorable one-and-a-half-month-old baby boy from Tanzania. His mother is a homemaker and his father uses his bicycle to transport fellow community members. Fahari has two older sisters. “When he was born, his mother suspected that there was something wrong with her baby,” our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, says. “Fahari is crying excessively during defecation due to a small anal opening.” This is a symptom of anorectal malformation, and this condition can lead to intestinal obstruction and possible death if not treated correctly. Fahari’s mother shares, “Fahari came by accident and we are grateful because we did not have a baby boy. We badly need him to be well and live a normal life like his sisters and later go on to school and have a career unlike us.” $1500 will give Fahari the opportunity to develop correctly and live a long and happy life. Let’s help him out!

Calvin is an energetic and social seven-year-old from Tanzania. He is in kindergarten and likes school and being with other children. Calvin also likes to sing and color. Tightness in his Achilles tendon and knee pain keep Calvin from missing out on physical activities, though. He often has difficulty walking because of the deformity on his right foot. "If not treated, Calvin will develop early osteoarthritis of the foot," Watsi's medical partner writes. Calvin’s family wants to see him walk properly, but cannot afford the open Achilles tendon lengthening and serial casting required to address Calvin’s condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, has agreed to provide this surgery under the guarantee that Watsi donors will fund the care for Calvin. “I want to be able to ride a motorcycle like my brother,” he says. Let's help Calvin do it!

Meet Dorzeide! Dorzeide is 59-years-old and lives in Haiti with her husband and her six children. Dorzeide and her family run a small farm in the countryside, but she has not been able to work in the field since her diagnosis of breast cancer. Due to her cancer, she often experiences severe pains in her abdomen and joints, as well as pain near the site of her tumor. Dorzeide and her family do not make enough money from their farm to pay for her treatment. By raising just $1500, doctors will be able to perform surgery to remove her mass and Dorzeide will receive the chemotherapy that she needs. Watsi’s medical partners are confident that this treatment will help stop the spread of Dorzeide’s cancer and will have an extremely positive impact on her quality of life. Lets all come together for Dorzeide and her family!

Nancy is a 26-year-old mother of two who lives with her husband and children in Kenya. Nancy is a farmer, growing maize, beans, vegetables and sugarcane for personal use. Her husband does contract work that allows him to provide basic necessities for the family. Nancy is pregnant with her third child but is experiencing morning sickness, getting sick from the time she wakes until mid-day. This makes it difficult for her to eat and interrupts her daily activities. For $215, we can give Nancy a safe delivery in a health facility attended to by a skilled clinician. “I always end my day with a positive thought. Even though I know I cannot meet the expenses needed for my treatment, I do hope and pray that things will get better,” says Nancy. With treatment, Nancy will receive better health care services and post-treatment care for both her and the baby. Let’s support Nancy and her family as they welcome a new baby!

Sothy is a 44-year-old woman who lives in Cambodia. She has five children, and likes to watch TV and listen to music. In March, she fell from her motorbike and fractured her wrist. Though she received initial treatment at a hospital and traditional medicine back home, she hopes to receive an open reduction internal fixation (a type of procedure used to repair broken bones) to heal her wrist. For $300, Sothy will receive this treatment to restore the function of her right wrist and reduce her pain. Let’s help Sothy get healthy again!

This smiley kid is Jeff, a one-year-old from Haiti. Jeff has hydrocephalus, a condition in which fluid accumulates in his skull and puts pressure on his brain. This condition is potentially fatal. Jeff's mother used to run a food-selling business, but business has been slow lately. As a result, she cannot afford Jeff's treatment. When Jeff is healthy, she says she intends to go to school to learn a new skill so that she can better provide for Jeff. For $1,260 a surgical procedure can be performed that will drain the excess fluids from Jeff's skull and save his life. His head will return a normal size and he has a good chance of a healthy, productive childhood. Let's help Jeff and his family out!